EHG3016 - Desk-based assessment and walkover survey for Cassley to Shin overhead line refurbishment

Technique(s)

Organisation

Scotia Archaeology Ltd

Date

April 2009

Description

A desk-based assessment and walkover survey was undertaken in advance of overhead power line refurbishment between Cassley and Shin, near Lairg in Sutherland. Some 38km of line would be affected. Few previously unrecorded sites were identified during the walkover survey, but vulnerable sites were photographed and cordoned off where necessary. <1>

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Map

Location

Location Cassley power station to north end of Loch Shin
Grid reference Centred NC 49497 11423 (19756m by 27913m) (3 map features)
Map sheet NC41SE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS

Related Monuments/Buildings (13)

  • Achinduich (Monument)
  • Allt an Laoigh (Monument)
  • Auchinduich (Monument)
  • Building remains, Inveran Wood (Monument)
  • Burial cairn or burnt mound – Auchinduich (Monument)
  • Cairn - Auchinduich (Monument)
  • Cnoc an Achaidh Mhoir (Monument)
  • Cnoc an Achaidh Mhoir (Monument)
  • Cnoc Ramascaig (Monument)
  • Farm steading, NE of 109 Torroble (Monument)
  • Inveran (Monument)
  • Possible borrow pit, east of Loch Shin (Monument)
  • Torroble Settlement (Monument)

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Record last edited

Oct 4 2024 11:59AM

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